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WASHINGTON — The FBI said on Wednesday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit.The agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as “TraderTraitor.”“TraderTraitor actors are proceeding rapidly and have converted some of the stolen assets to bitcoin and other virtual assets dispersed across thousands of addresses on multiple blockchains,” it said in a public service announcement.

North Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack, FBI says

This isn't about the best, though. This is about the worst.Granted, bad movies usually don't get a shot at taking the biggest prize on Oscar night, but mediocre projects, occasional head-scratchers and the odd controversial pot-stirrer do make their way into best picture from time to time – and some even win.

The Oscars' 10 worst best picture winners ever, ranked (we're talking about you, 'Crash')

Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here.👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Drinking tea has long been linked to various health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease and inflammation in the body.

How glaciers helped life evolve, new version of Alexa, perks of drinking tea: Catch up on the day’s stories

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, the first time the country’s highest court has made such a move in favor of an animal.The court ordered that there be “a constant improvement of her health and physical condition.”

Mexico’s Supreme Court orders a zoo to improve conditions for Ely the elephant

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- An Ontario couple collected a nearly $70,000 lottery prize 12 years after they won the same amount from a different lottery game.The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said Burlington residents Nancy and Robert Whitten scored a prize of $69,712.16 when they matched the last six of the seven Encore numbers in the Dec. 21, 2024, Lotto 6-49 drawing.

Ontario couple collect big lottery prize for the second time

It turns out that bacon is a rather controversial food. When I accepted the job to test it, I did so without hesitation. After all, I love bacon, and I knew that I could easily recruit some volunteers to help me find the best one.

I Tried 10 Bacon Brands and the Winner Totally Surprised Me

CNN —Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday paused a court-imposed midnight deadline that would have required the Trump administration to release $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, a goal that the government has claimed it is unable to meet.The emergency appeal marks the first time President Donald Trump’s efforts to drastically remake the federal government – including with deep cuts across government agencies – have reached the nation’s highest court.

Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order for Trump admin to pay $2 billion in foreign aid by midnight

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.CHICAGO (AP) — Jayden Dawson scored 16 points as Loyola Chicago beat George Washington 77-57 on Wednesday night.

Loyola Chicago takes down George Washington 77-57

The cannabis industry is buzzing with anticipation over the possibility of cannabis being rescheduled under federal law. Right now, it’s stuck in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the same category as heroin. This designation says cannabis has no medical use and a high potential for abuse—which, let’s be honest, doesn’t match up with what we’re seeing in states with legal medical and recreational cannabis markets.

Tax Implications Cannabis

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.The suggested overhauls to the program, which provides health care for lower-income Americans and those with disabilities, are part of an effort to slash federal spending and hit the House GOP’s goal of cutting $2 trillion over a decade from the federal budget.

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

Two of President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior Justice Department positions – including his former personal attorney – deflected questions Wednesday from senators on whether they would adhere to all court orders against the administration.An overriding question of the Trump administration, already facing a raft of litigation against the president’s executive orders, is whether it would abide by court decisions.

At Senate hearing, Trump Justice Department nominees are cagey on whether they’d follow court orders

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Thursday condemned China’s military exercises after Beijing designated an area to conduct shooting drills off the self-governed island’s southwest coast.China considers the island a renegade province to be taken by force if necessary and in recent years has increased military activity around Taiwan’s waters and airspace.

Taiwan condemns China for conducting shooting drills off its coast

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in 2014 shocked the world and left many unanswered questions.In March 2014, Flight MH370 vanished from radar shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur airport en route to Beijing. More than 10 years later, the 239 people — 12 crew members and 227 passengers — on board have still not been located or recovered.

The search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight has resumed once again

49ers got all A’s and B’s on NFLPA team report card, ranking eighth in the NFL overallThe 49ers took a precipitous dip in terms of performance in 2024 but there wasn’t much slippage in terms of how the organization is viewed by its players.

How players graded the 49ers’ organization in union survey

WASHINGTON (AP) — Building lethality in the military may be the buzzword for the new Trump administration, but busywork and paperwork have become the reality at the Pentagon, as service members and civilian workers are facing a broad mandate to purge all of the department's social media sites and untangle confusing personnel reduction moves.

Pentagon orders new purge of social media sites to dump diversity, inclusion mentions by March 5

‘It’s going to change your life.’A food influencer says “big mayo” doesn’t want you to know about this “tastier” mayonnaise alternative.TikTok user @steelpan.guy uses his account to share food tips and recipes with his 874,000 followers.

‘Big Mayo doesn’t want you to know’: Grocery shopper spots Hellmann’s Mayonnaise. Then he looks over to the next section

Brazilians are flocking to the theaters to see its Oscar-nominated film I Am Still Here. It tells the story of a family devastated by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1964. There has never been a truth commission to investigate abuses or prosecutions of those accused of wrongdoing during a two-decade-long rule.

Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past

The landscape of cannabis advocacy has evolved dramatically over the past decade, reaching pivotal milestones in 2024 and laying the groundwork for continued efforts in 2025. From legislative victories to societal shifts in perception, advocates are celebrating successes while remaining vigilant about the challenges that lie ahead.

Cannabis Advocacy 2025

The Small Diameter Bomb II already brings the ability to hit moving targets at standoff distances in any weather.Raytheon has revealed that it’s working on a ground-launched version of its StormBreaker glide bomb, previously available only in air-launched form. The new development of the weapon should provide a very versatile follow-on to the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), which made its combat debut in Ukraine but had reportedly performed poorly there, especially due to heavy Russian jamming.

Ground-Launched And Powered Air-Launched Versions Of StormBreaker Glide Bomb Are In Development

A dog's love for their humans is undeniable, but exactly how do these loyal companions show their affection? Luckily, there is more than one gesture to show their affection.Dr. Emma Scales-Theobald, canine behaviorist and resident dog expert at Canine Cottages, shared the 11 "key" signs dogs use to express their love.

11 'Key' Signs Your Dog Loves You, According to a Canine Behaviorist

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WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republicans have voted to approve competing budget measures to pass portions of President Donald Trump’s agenda. And top GOP lawmakers insisted Wednesday they won’t accept the other chamber’s version.Under the arcane process that Republicans are using, both the House and the Senate must approve the same budget resolution before they can formally craft a massive party-line bill that can evade the Senate filibuster and cut Democrats out of the process.

House and Senate GOP approved competing budget plans. Now comes the hard part.

WASHINGTON — A Justice Department prosecutor struggled in court on Wednesday to articulate the administration's view of the full intention of President Donald Trump's mass pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, as the government argued that Trump's pardon should apply to separate criminal conduct committed by Capitol rioter Dan Wilson in Kentucky in 2023.

Federal judge grills Trump's Justice Department for arguing Jan. 6 pardons cover a gun case

Trachtenberg starred as the cunning Georgina Sparks on the beloved CW series, appearing in each of the six seasons and reprising her role in the recent reboot.The creators and cast of “Gossip Girl” are paying tribute to actor Michelle Trachtenberg, who was found dead on Feb. 26 at the age of 39.

‘Gossip Girl' cast, creators mourn co-star Michelle Trachtenberg's death at 39

FRANKFORT, Ky. —A case of measles has popped up in Kentucky, according to health officials.The Kentucky Department for Public Health and Franklin County Health Department announced the case Wednesday night.Officials said the adult has traveled internationally recently to an area with ongoing measles transmission.

Kentucky health officials announce confirmed case of measles

The actress, 39, was known for 'Gossip Girl,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy'Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines February 26Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Tributes began pouring in from Michelle Trachtenberg's former co-stars Wednesday after the news of her death broke.

Michelle Trachtenberg's death leaves Hollywood stunned: Blake Lively, Rosie O'Donnell lead tributes

‘it only gets worse from there.’Car issues can ruin your day—especially if they happen in an inopportune place.Over the years, many internet users have shared their stories of cars that stopped working at the worst of times. For example, one user said they were test-driving a luxury vehicle when the car broke down.

‘Well to start off it’s a Chevy Cruze’: Woman drives her car to Raising Cane’s drive-thru. Then it starts ‘tweaking’

Hundreds of North Korean troops were likely transported by sea to Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, satellite images have revealed, according to a new analysis from a US-based think tank shared exclusively with CNN.At least two Russian naval ships are believed to have moved North Korean soldiers to a Russian military port in Dunai, in the far east, in October and November, according to researchers at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, in California.

Satellite images show how hundreds of North Korean troops were likely transported to a secluded Russian port

A post showcasing an amusing coincidence involving a monogrammed suitcase has gone viral on Reddit, so Newsweek spoke to an expert about luggage and whether or not it's a good idea to monogram them.The post, shared by user u/dalecookie on the r/mildlyinteresting subforum features an image of a black suitcase with the label "BAG" on it.

Man Gets His Suitcase Monogrammed With Initials, Hysterics Over Result

‘How did I not know this?’Do you have a secret washer-dryer combo hiding in your laundry room? You may have one and not know it.Photographer Gena Murphy (@glamlife864) owned a separate General Electric washer and a matching dryer for years before she realized the washer also had a dry function.

‘So what have I been using that for?’: Woman says she was sold a GE washer and dryer ‘set’ 6 years ago. Then she makes discovery

Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight exchange marking the final swap as part of a fragile truce in Gaza.The ceasefire came into effect on Jan. 19 and has largely held, despite numerous setbacks.